#B2C1C6 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated cyan sits comfortably between a cool blue and a weathered grey. Because it is highly muted and light, #b2c1c6 works effectively as a clean background for minimal UI designs. It provides high contrast for black text, ensuring excellent readability. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern look rather than using it alongside stark white.
Questions about #b2c1c6
What is #b2c1c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2c1c6 is rgb(178, 193, 198), in HSL hsl(195, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #b2c1c6?
Does #b2c1c6 read as warm or cool?
#b2c1c6 is a decidedly cool color, sitting firmly in the cyan-blue spectrum with significant grey desaturation. Its lack of yellow or red undertones makes it feel clinical and calm rather than inviting or warm, which is perfect for minimalist, distraction-free user interfaces.
Is #b2c1c6 readable on white or black?
#b2c1c6 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.